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The adoption process can be long and involved, but is worth the effort for the life-changing experience of becoming a parent and giving a child a loving home. When considering adoption, check with state or country adoption regulations to make the process go as smooth as possible; some countries have strict laws regarding the age or religion of prospective parents.

Divorce can be difficult on the whole family, but especially on young children who most likely will not understand the emotional reasons why their parents are separating. Parents should have a frank and honest, but appropriate—never force young children to take sides or carry emotional burdens beyond their years—about what will be happening to the family. It may even be advisable to seek counseling to help young ones through a tough period like divorce or separation.

Babies and kids live to play and have fun. Get them to engage in positive activities through educational and developmental toys, and build social skills with sports and activities that involve other children. Make sure toys and games are age-appropriate and don’t enforce negative behavior, such as aggressiveness and elitism.

Becoming a parent is an amazing and life-changing experience that is fraught with mixed emotions and uncertainties. Don’t worry, every new parent has been there and has had their share of doubts and misgivings. Staying positive, optimistic and focused on your child’s well-being is the most important thing to remember about parenthood.

Babies and children need all the help and encouragement available to form healthy physical and emotional lifestyle habits. Educational and developmental toys and fun, actively engaging sports and games are great ways for children and babies to stay fit, develop cognitive, social and coordination skills, and just have a good time, too.